Competitions
ARCHITALENT: 7TH ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS DESIGN COMPETITION 2025 “RE: PLACE”
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and in collaboration with ARCHIDEX is pleased to inform you that the ARCHITALENT 2025 (7th Architecture Students Design Competition 2025) is NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION and will be closed on 30 June 2025.
The competition expects to generate thoughtful and provocative ideas that truly benefit mankind. A design challenge for the competition is to define architecture by proposing a design solution ranging from urban to architectural scale. Beyond a simple design competition, ARCHITALENT will continue to encourage creation, audacity and the capacity to imagine visions in realizing the world of the built environment.
For the fourth time, ARCHITALENT 2025 as an ARCASIA-level architecture competition featuring architecture students’ works from the 23 member institutes of the Architect Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA);
- IAB Institute of Architects Bangladesh (Zone A)
- BIA Bhutan Institute of Architects (Zone A)
- IAP Institute of Architects, Pakistan (Zone A)
- IIA The Indian Institute of Architects (Zone A)
- SLIA Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (Zone A)
- SONA Society of Nepalese Architects (Zone A)
- AAM Architects Association Maldives (Zone A)
- IAI Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (Zone B)
- ALACE Association of Laos Architects and Civil Engineers (Zone B)
- AMA Association of Myanmar Architects (Zone B)
- ASA The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (Zone B)
- VAA Vietnam Association of Architects (Zone B)
- PAM Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (Zone B)
- PUJA (B) Pertubuhan Ukur Jurutera dan Arsitek, Brunei (Zone B)
- SIA Singapore Institute of Architects (Zone B)
- UAP United Architects of the Philippines (Zone B)
- AAM Architects Association of Macau (Zone C)
- ASC Architectural Society of China (Zone C)
- HKIA The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (Zone C)
- JIA The Japan Institute of Architects (Zone C)
- KAU Architects Union of Korea (Zone C)
- KIRA Korea Institute of Registered Architects (Zone C)
- UMA Union of Mongolian Architects (Zone C)
Theme: RE: PLACE
ARCHITALENT 2025 invites emerging future architects to delve into the evolving landscape of RE: PLACE, building upon the groundwork laid by THE NEXUS (2024). The competition brief challenges participants to navigate the intricate interplay between physical and virtual spaces, urging them to envision environments that seamlessly harmonize with both realms. Proposals must not only address the practical needs of the physical built environment but also explore the immersive experiences facilitated by technologies.
Prizes
Champion: USD 1,000 + Certificate & Medal
1st Runner-up: USD 800 + Certificate & Medal
2nd Runner-up: USD 500 + Certificate & Medal
2× Best Presenter Awards: USD 200 each
Timeline
5 June 2025: Registration Open
30 June 2025: Closing Date Submission by 6.00 pm (Malaysia Time)*
5 - 9 July 2025: First Round Judging*
10 July 2025: Announcement of 10 Finalists (3 international, 7 local)*
24 July 2025: Presentation by 10 Finalists to Juries at the PAM Pavilion, MITEC, KL*
24 July 2025: Awards Presentation Ceremony*
*Final Presentation: 10 shortlisted finalists (7 Malaysia, 3 international) will present on 24 July 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.

For inquiry, please contact PAM secretariat:
Tel: +603 2202 2866 / +6013 685 5538 (Muhammad Ridzwan)
PAM Heritage Photo Hunt 6.0 – Warisan Kota Kita
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) is organizing the PAM Heritage Photo Hunt 6.0 – Warisan Kota Kita which will be held on Saturday, 7 December 2024, from 7.30 am - 5.00 pm @ Muzium PermainanTradisional, Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor. The Hunt is open to 15 groups and on a first come first serve basis.
*1 LAM CPD point
For enquiries, kindly contact PAM Secretariat (Nisa) at 03-2202 2866 or email to nisa@pam.org.my for more details.
Click here for registration:


PAM-MBSJ Architectural Design Ideas Competition for Pasar Awam SK10 Seri Kembangan
COMPETITION TIMELINE
No |
Schedule |
By, or not later than |
1 |
Open for registration |
Tuesday, 1 Oct 2024 |
2 |
Closing of registration and submission of queries period (3 weeks) |
Monday, 29 Oct 2024 |
3 |
Replies to Queries |
Friday, 9 Nov 2024 |
4 |
Competition closing date for submission of entries (9 weeks) |
Thursday, 12 Dec 2024, 5 pm |
5 |
1st Judging Shortlisting (6-10 entries)- PAM Centre |
Thursday, 19 Dec 2024 |
6 |
Announce of Shortlist |
Monday, 23 Dec 2024 |
7 |
Submission of Shortlisted entries |
Thursday, 9 Jan 2025, 5pm |
8 |
Final Presentation of Shortlisted entries @ MBSJ |
Thursday, 16 Jan 2025 |
9 |
Final Jury Meeting and Deliberation |
Thursday, 16 Jan 2025 |
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Announcement of Competition Results |
January - TBC |
PAM Little Architects Drawing Design Competition 2024
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) is pleased to inform you that in collaboration with Boustead Properties Sdn Bhd the PAM LITTLE ARCHITECT DRAWING DESIGN COMPETITION 2024 will be held on 21 September 2024, 9.30 am at Royale Ballroom, Level 2, Royale Chulan Damansara Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The theme for this year is "Placemaking".
This competition is free (no charges) and open to 4 different categories of age as follows:
CATEGORY 1: MY DREAM PLAYGROUND (5-7 YEARS OLD)
First Prize: RM250.00 cash and 3D/2N stay at Royal Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Second Prize: RM150.00 cash
Third Prize: RM100.00 cash
Consolation Prizes: RM50.00 for 2 pax
CATEGORY 2: MY DREAM PARK (8-10 YEARS OLD)
First Prize: RM350.00 cash and 3D/2N stay at Royal Chulan Hotel Seremban
Second Prize: RM250.00 cash
Third Prize: RM150.00 cash
Consolation Prizes: RM70.00 for 2 pax
CATEGORY 3: CREATIVE POCKET SPACES (11-13 YEARS OLD)
First Prize: RM450.00 cash and 3D/2N stay at Royal Chulan Hotel Pulau Pinang
Second Prize: RM350.00 cash
Third Prize: RM250.00 cash
Consolation Prizes: RM100.00 for 2 pax
CATEGORY 4: STREET FURNITURE DESIGN (14-17 YEARS OLD)
First Prize: RM500.00 cash and 3D/2N stay at Royal Chulan Cherating Chalet
Second Prize: RM400.00 cash
Third Prize: RM300.00 cash
Consolation Prizes: RM150.00 for 2 pax
Please register your participation and scan the QR code at the poster or click the link below.
For inquiries, please contact 03-2202 2866 / 013-6855 538 or email pamlittlearchitect@gmail.com for more details.
#Certificate of Participation - participants who successfully submit drawings
#Certificate of Award - Successful participants who get a prize/position in the competition
#Certificate of Award - The mentor teacher who is present and guides the students during the competition


